Comercial Litigation Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of PQE and strong skills in negotiation and drafting. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and supportive working environment

Clear opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Substantial experience across a broad spectrum of commercial litigation work.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and often complex caseload independently.
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Handle alternative dispute resolution matters.
• Attend hearings and represent clients in court.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Education

4-5 years' PQE as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm that is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded and growing Commercial Litigation team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a broad and varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, partnership and shareholder disagreements, insolvency claims, and contentious probate.
• Handling matters involving alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.
• Attending hearings, mediations, and client meetings, and representing clients in court where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in business development, including client retention, networking, and growing your own portfolio of work.

The successful candidate:

• 4-5 years' PQE as a Commercial Litigation Solicitor
• Has substantial experience across a broad spectrum of commercial litigation work.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Has a proven ability to manage a diverse and often complex caseload independently.
• Shows commercial awareness and the ability to contribute strategically to the team and firm.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, and clear opportunities for progression within a Legal 500-recognised team.

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